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GAIL BLAHEY
Born: Jun 02, 1952
Date of Passing: Aug 06, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGAIL BLAHEY
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of (Norma) Gail Blahey (nee Ching) at the St. Boniface Hospital on August 6, 2025.
Gail is survived by her beloved son Jeffrey, brother Lloyd, brother-in-law Carl, and sister-in-law Louise. Gail is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and one great-great-nephew, all of whom were the light of her life. Gail’s cousins, neighbours and friends will all miss her greatly.
Gail was predeceased by her devoted husband Jim Blahey of 46 years, parents, Victor and Norma Ching, in-laws, Steven and Marie Blahey, uncle Gord (Ruth) Ching, uncle Vernon (Leona) Spangelo, her uncle Edgar (Phyllis) Spangelo, brother-in-law David, sisters-in-law, Sandra and Ruthie and cousins, Kathleen and Bev.
Gail was born in Morden, MB on June 2, 1952. She grew up on a family farm near Darlingford, Manitoba and after attending Lorne Country School, she finished her studies in Manitou. After school she moved to Winnipeg and worked for an insurance company. She married Jim in 1979 and they created a beautiful home together in Skylake, Manitoba near Arborg. She worked at Robinson’s and then as a nurse’s aide at the Arborg Personal Care Home, where she made many lifelong friends. Gail and Jim were blessed with Jeffrey and from that moment on she lived her dream of being a mother. Gail will be dearly missed by her community. She was a regular volunteer, serving as President of the Arborg Legion Ladies Auxiliary for many years. Gail was also a member of the Chatfield Community Club and always looked forward to getting together with the members to prepare the perogies, meatballs and other foods for the annual fall supper. She was a talented cook whose home cooking was always a treat and she loved sharing her recipes. She absolutely loved animals, sharing her home with many dogs and cats.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice are appreciated.
Thank you to the staff at the Gimli Community Health Centre and St. Boniface Hospital for the care they provided.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Sincere condolences to Jeffery and Carl and Louise and all other members of Gail's extended family. May you all find solace as you cherish the many memories of time spent together. From Cousin Bob Blahey - Posted by: Bob Blahey (cousin) on: Aug 24, 2025
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So sorry to hear that Gail has passed away. I always remember her having such a big smile whenever I would run into her and Jim. I loved seeing them both. They looked so happy together. On behalf of the Yaremus family, we send our most heartfelt condolences to her family. - Posted by: Carol Tesluk (Friend) on: Aug 23, 2025
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So sorry for your loss. Gail was a great person to know. - Posted by: Karen Ciemny ( Kon) (Friend) on: Aug 23, 2025
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Gail was one of the nicest people I ever got to know. when Jeffery came into her life she dedicated herself to raising him. She was wonderful mother and a life long friend to many. She well be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. So sorry for the families loss. Jeff you were the apple of your mother's eye. You could do no wrong. Keep her memory close and cherish all of the memories. - Posted by: Charlotte Ann Janower (Friend) on: Aug 23, 2025